Fountains and waterfowl at Wilderness Park in Downey

City facts

Downey population and demographics

About 111,793 residents, with income, housing and age compared with California and the US.

Population

111,793

0.28% of California

Median household income

$87,400

11% above US

Median home value

$728,500

140% above US

Median rent

$1,892/mo

40% above US

Median age

37

US 38.7

Homeownership

51%

US 65%

How Downey compares

Median household income
  • Downey$87,400
  • California$96,334
  • United States$78,538
Median home value
  • Downey$728,500
  • California$695,400
  • United States$303,400
Median monthly rent
  • Downey$1,892
  • California$1,956
  • United States$1,348

Downey and nearby cities

Population
Median household income

Nearby cities are other Local City Network guides in California, nearest first.

Downey zip codes

Life in Downey

The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant was the third one built, opening in 1953. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. at
The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant was the third one built, opening in 1953. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. at Florence Ave. in Downey, California (cropped)Piewug · CC BY-SA 4.0
View southwest along the Los Angeles River and Interstate 710 towards the Port of Long Beach in southern Los Angeles County
2021-10-05 14 20 03 View southwest along the Los Angeles River and Interstate 710 towards the Port of Long Beach in southern Los Angeles County, California from an airplane heading toward Los Angeles International AirportFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rancho Los Amigos Power Plant, Downey
Rancho Los Amigos Power Plant (8273049554)Jonathan Haeber from Richmond, CA · CC BY 2.0

See Downey

Downtown Downey Walking Tour (AA: Ep. 88) video thumbnail

A WALK AROUND TOWN

Downtown Downey Walking Tour (AA: Ep. 88)

A recorded city visit shared by Alex Trinh. This is not a live camera or current conditions report.

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A look at the significance of the Inspiration space shuttle ahead of its Downey move video thumbnail

FROM THE ARCHIVES

A look at the significance of the Inspiration space shuttle ahead of its Downey move

A local history film shared by CBS LA.

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Questions

What is the population of Downey?

About 111,793 people, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2019–2023 5-year estimates).

What is the median household income in Downey?

$87,400, 9% below the California median and 11% above the national median.

How much does a home cost in Downey?

The median value of owner-occupied homes is $728,500; median gross rent is $1,892 a month.

How many people own their home in Downey?

About 51% of households own their home (California: 56%, US: 65%).

What is the median age in Downey?

37 years (California: 37.6, US: 38.7).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error; dollar figures are in 2023 dollars.

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